In its 23rd year, the Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme is launching its biggest Manchester line-up to date. The festival’s programmer, Junko Takekawa, talked me through the festival’s history and the decisions behind this year’s programme.
HOME Manchester proves itself once again to be a space where accessibility, ambition, and experimentation coexist, offering visitors an exhibition that is both intellectually rigorous and emotionally resonant
Whether you’re studying abroad or are just away from family traditions, making Manchester feel like home this Christmas could feel challenging. However, with the right approach, it can also be an opportunity to create new memories and embrace the festive season. The University of Manchester is known for hosting a diverse environment, as it welcomes […]
In production with Wise Children theatre company, Emma Rice’s new adaptation of Blue Beard uses circus tricks, smoke, and mirrors to dance around the genuine issues it is trying to tackle
The 20th edition of the JFTFP promises to bring the wonderful, varied world of Japanese cinema to Manchester. We chat with festival director Junko Takekawa as she discusses the unique films on the programme
This trailblazing, honest, beautiful piece of theatre discusses loaded themes: struggles with HIV stigma, racism, identity and shame surrounding queerness.
As Schalk Bezuidenhout takes the stage across the UK, we caught up with the award-winning South African comedian on what to expect from his energising shows.
The Merchant of Venice 1936 is a powerful, poignant, and radical reimagining of Shakespeare’s most problematic play, with Tracy-Ann Oberman successfully reclaiming Shylock
A long break from uni is both a gift and a curse. Finally, we get a moment to breathe, to switch off, and relax. But, this only makes coming back to uni in January harder. Lifestyle discusses the trials and tribulations of switching on your ‘university brain’
